Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W510, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was introduced at a similar time to the W510 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-610 scores versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W510
TG-610 | W510 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-610
W510 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W510
TG-610 | W510 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 against the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and W510.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $223 | $99 |